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Entrepreneurship
What is it all about?
Investigate what it means to be an entrepreneur by learning about community businesses, exploring business ideas, and determining your skills to make career choices.
Grow in Your Project
Beginner
- Compare what’s good and what’s challenging about being an entrepreneur
- Research a variety of entrepreneurs; note their successes and their failures
- Think about your strengths and align them with entrepreneurial possibilities
- Identify your passions and the products or services that could become business opportunities
Intermediate
- Learn more about business concepts
- Interview small business owners to learn their tips for success
- Research your competition; create your niche
- Write a business plan and present it to friends or family
- Learn to give a sales pitch
Advanced
- Develop a realistic budget for your business
- Refine and present your business plan to potential funder(s)
- Research ways to receive feedback about your business
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various marketing methods
- Create a digital or print portfolio of your business
Member Resources
Project Leader Resources
EntrepreneurShip Investigation
Leader’s Guide and Camp Guide
3 levels (grades 6 and higher)
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